Living by the Sword

Sometimes I wish I would get what I deserve. A pat on the back. Fair treatment from a merchant. Value for what I've paid. Promises kept. A word of kindness. None of that is wrong in itself. But if, before God, we were to receive what we deserve, we would have no hope. We're all broken, sinful, rebellious creatures. We deserve to be abandoned by God.  Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. - Hebrews 4:12-16 Thankfully our King does not reign by the sword of retribution, but rather from a throne of grace!